He had brought up some practical concerns.

I found myself speechless under his questioning. It seemed a little far-fetched to say that everything was fine with Beatrice.

"Plus, even though Anya’s familiar with the place, she’s been missing for a while. If she suddenly reappears, she might attract attention. She's still just a kid. I can’t believe you're bold enough to follow her like this!" Arnold's tone held a hint of anger.

He added, continuing to grumble, "Atlas spoils you too much too. Y